Category: Hong Kong 2008

Speaker:His Holiness Indradyumna SwamiWhere: Hong Kong University, Nov 17, 2008Essence: “Everything animate or inanimate that is within the universe is controlled and owned by the Lord. One should therefore accept only those things necessary for himself, which are set aside as his quota, and one should not accept other things, knowing well to whom they belong.”

Speaker:His Holiness Indradyumna SwamiVerse: Srimad Bhagavatam – 1.15.38Where: Hong Kong, Jan 25, 2008Essence: “Modern kings should learn how to perform yajna for prosperous life, how to encourage people in religious activity, how to protect the innocent and how to conduct civilized warfare. The government should pass laws that any aspiring politician should regularly study Srimad Bhagavatam. How can one be a leader or a king without being conversant with the laws of God?”

Speaker:His Holiness Indradyumna SwamiWhere: Hong Kong, Jan 24, 2008Essence: “After years of attentive chanting, when we eventually chant purely, one tear will glide down our cheeks. That tear is more valuable than all the gold in the world. That is the goal of chanting.”

Speaker:His Holiness Indradyumna SwamiWhere: Hong Kong, Jan 23, 2008Essence: “When we are diseased, the only thought in our mind is to quickly become cured. Similarly, we should be eager to get cured of the disease of material existence. Chanting Hare Krsna is the ultimate medicine to cure this disease once and for all.”

Speaker:His Holiness Indradyumna SwamiVerse: Srimad Bhagavatam – 1.15.36Where: Hong Kong, Jan 21, 2008Essence: “The protection of the Lord comes in proportion to our surrender. If we are sincere in following the regulative principles and help our spiritual master the best we can, in spreading the sankirtana movement, we can also experience protection, mercy and love in our lives. So, don’t be in anxiety – just be good devotees.”